[time-nuts] SR620 - any gotchas buying a used one?

[Bob Camp]

Hi

If I follow your hint:

I set the 620 up for a 1 second gate and then I ask for an average of 1,000 readings. This takes 1,000 seconds? 

Bob

> On Nov 21, 2014, at 9:32 PM, Brooke Clarke <brooke at pacific.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi David:
> 
> I like it.  Traded an HP 53132 (user hostile menu system, an the 12 digits per second applies only to frequency, not time) for it.
> http://www.prc68.com/I/TandFTE.shtml#SR620
> 
> 
> Fast precision measurement ( 1ps, 12 digits/sec) hint:
> http://www.prc68.com/I/FTS4060.shtml#SR620Fast
> 
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> 
> Brooke Clarke
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> Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) wrote:
>> After regrettably selling my 5370B a few years ago, I decided to look for a
>> used SR620.
>> 
>> Are there any particular issues with these that could be tested by the
>> seller prior to shipping it? I have not downloaded the manual yet, but I
>> assume there's a basic test in there - probably similar to that in the
>> 5370B manual.
>> 
>> Were these available with a Rb oscillator?  I see a seller on eBay that he
>> has some Rb ones for $1500 extra, but I don't see it as an option on the
>> SRS web site.
>> 
>> Dr David Kirkby
>> Managing Director
>> Kirkby Microwave Ltd
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